# Shift4You vs ShiftKal

The clearest difference is rating: Shift4You at 5.0 against ShiftKal's 4.4. Shift4You also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). ShiftKal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftKal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Shift4You asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shift4You holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShiftKal has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shift4You ships an update every 11 days, ShiftKal every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift4You | ShiftKal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift4you/id6757280235/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftkal-shift-work-calendar/id6784589897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omer ELMAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865752228) | [Hung Le Ngoc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893907037) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift4You

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift4you/id6757280235)

Manage complex shift schedules with customizable patterns, real-time countdowns on your lock screen, and integrated holiday and overtime calculations. Share your schedule easily with colleagues and receive timely reminders.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift patterns, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island widgets, Overtime and earnings calculation, Holiday planning and leave tracking, Team schedule sharing, Shift reminders and alarms, Data backup and iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShiftKal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftkal-shift-work-calendar/id6784589897)

This app helps individuals with rotating or changing work schedules visualize their shifts and plan personal activities. It allows for manual entry, schedule import from images, and sharing with others. Users can also track work hours and estimated pay.

**Highlights:** Clear shift visualization, Personal calendar integration, Schedule import from photos, Shift sharing with others, Work hour and pay tracking, Shift-based reminders and alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Scan Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scan Credit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Scan Credit 10 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift4You free?

Shift4You is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShiftKal free?

ShiftKal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift4You or ShiftKal?

Shift4You is rated higher. Shift4You averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ShiftKal averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Shift4You or ShiftKal have ads?

Shift4You shows ads; ShiftKal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shift4You or ShiftKal?

Shift4You ships an update every 11 days, and ShiftKal every 10 days. Most recently, Shift4You was updated on October 31, 2026 and ShiftKal on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*